Doberman Pinschers

Sleek German breed

Doberman Pinschers is the plural of Doberman Pinscher, a breed of large, muscular dog with a sleek coat, typically black or brown with rust markings.

Bred in Germany as guard dogs, they're known for alertness, intelligence, and loyalty.

The breed is often used in police and military work.

Also called simply Dobermans: Two Dobermans patrolled the property.

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cardiomyopathy · police dogs · working dogs · attack dog · canine · hip dysplasia · security · personal protection · 19th century · war dog · intelligent · docked tail · cropped ears · fearless · black and tan · obedient · guard dogs · muscular

Opposites
dog size and physicality

Doberman PinschersChihuahuas

Smallest recognized dog breed

lapdogs · toy poodles · Pomeranians · Yorkshire Terriers · Maltese

breed image and perception

Doberman PinschersPomeranians

Compact fluffy toy spitzes

Samoyeds · Old English Sheepdogs

Family

Doberman, pinschers, pinch, pincher, pinchers, pinched, pinching

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G